Mike Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone. I came across this on Sunday evening, made the guy an offer and now it's mine. Suffice to say I got an absolute steal. It was completely filthy, so I spent a goodly amount of time cleaning it up. It's seen some serious playing time, which I quite like, to be honest. I'd probably prefer a bass with a lot of history than a pristine new one. Without futher ado - pics. It's sounding and playing like a dream. Very pleased I have it. Regards Mike Edited September 26, 2007 by Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Bloody hell Mike, im not a multi string fan but that looks damn sweet and a Smith to boot, I too like a bass thats seen some time as it were, pray tell us how much of a steal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Your a lucky man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 very very nice! you mean it about the playing. there's even wear around the volume knob! bet that thing drips mojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Very nice indeed - Everyone knows I am a fan of the Smith sound. There is nothing like a bass with some playing wear - you know it must be a belter if it has been played so much. Will you be able to get some sound clips up? The spacing looks about right too, and the fingerboard is very striking - Jacaranda?? You might try emailing Ken Smith and see if he has any information on the bass, such as the woods and its birthday. Enjoy ped P.s shall I delete the 'self relicing' thread now ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Don't get me started on that relicing thread! Thanks for the comments. I'm delighted with it. I need to replace the volume module, which will have to be ordered from Ken Smith himself. Sent a detailed and polite email, to a response of "phone the workshop". Sigh! If anyone can guess what I paid for it, they can have it for nothing!* Regards Mike [i]*This might be a lie[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Oh, I'll get sound clips at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Very, very nice mate! Well, if you've got your hands full with this little beauty, I'll quite happily 'look after' your Stage 1 (he says, running off into the distance with it stowed under his arm.....) :-) Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyC Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Wow, a Ken Smith with mojo - that's new! I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) £180? Edited September 28, 2007 by theosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Not quite! Try £500 though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Bargain! What's the radius like on the fretboard, It looks quite flat-ish to me. £500. Wow. Why don't I ever come across any thing like that! Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 It is quite flat Rich, which normally I'm not wild about. I can make exceptions, though! You have PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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